Vintage

A very early start to the Hunter vintage in 2024, influenced indeed by an early Easter. Early frosts were countered by well-timed rain and a warm festive season promoted a great vintage in the Hunter. Crop levels were down but we have great flavour concentration across the board from all of our vineyards.

Vineyard

Our Fiano is grown on well-drained sandy alluvial loam soils located in Mount View, Hunter Valley. The crop yields are relatively low, producing an excellent concentration of fruit flavour. Planted in 2016 and sitting in front of the old Briar Ridge 'Squire Cottage', we are continuing to be impressed by the quality of the fruit from this site and expect great things in the years to come.

Winemaking

Handpicked fruit crushed and gently pressed directly to 75% stainless steel and 25% new oak for fermentation. Left on yeast lees without sulphur and conducted regular bâtonnage until the wine was dry. Blended then lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

Intensely flavoured with complex nashi pear and ginger spice. A subtle nutty like reduction segways elegantly into rich and textured mid-palate. Drink within 4 years.

Alcohol: 13.0%/VOL. | STD. Drinks: 7.7
pH: 3.30 | TA: 6.6 g/L
Harvested: 30th January 2024 | Bottled: June 2024